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Your support has allowed us to purchase a rug, log cushions, creating a cozy and inviting space for our students to engage in reading groups on the rug. The transformation in our classroom is remarkable, and I cannot emphasize enough how much the students enjoy this new setup. They now look forward to their reading time, which has fostered a love for books and collaboration among peers.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact of your contributions extends beyond physical comfort; it has also enhanced our students' learning experiences. The cushions not only provide a comfortable place to sit but also encourage interaction and discussion, making our reading sessions more dynamic and enjoyable. Thank you for believing in our vision and for making such a significant difference in our students' lives. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1732397603822,"projectUrl":"project/furniture-and-snacks-to-make-our-classro/8553477/","projectTitle":"Furniture and Snacks to Make Our Classroom Feel Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. EGAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5397590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751483231431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5397590"},{"teacherId":7655024,"projectId":8982718,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Students love working and relaxing in our new classroom scoop chairs. Having these chairs help students collaborate or just hang out near each other while working. Students love being able to sit next to each other while working independently as well as talking and working collaboratively. My favorite scene is when they sit in a line on the ground all in scoop chairs. It's a cute site to see. 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The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has allowed me to access resources that will further engage my students and cater to their individual learning styles.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students will have even more opportunities to practice important skills in a fun and meaningful way, all while helping to reduce paper waste.\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737495327176,"projectUrl":"project/sustainable-learning-reusable-activitie/9029297/","projectTitle":"Sustainable Learning: Reusable Activities for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2065964_orig.jpg?crop=797,797,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632638006050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgrant22"},{"teacherId":2065964,"projectId":8995635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! 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Some examples are colorful math charts, reading resources and other projects that will make our learning environment more exciting. \r\n\r\nYour extreme generosity and dedication to my class is greatly appreciated. It will be so nice to be able to print right in my classroom. 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